CVE-2013-2426

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote…

published April 17, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An elusive vulnerability lurking in Java could let attackers slip past the defenses of your applications! Think of it like a restaurant with a secret back door that only a few know about. If an unauthorized person finds that door, they can bypass all the security checks and access the kitchen, where they could tamper with ingredients or even sabotage your best dishes! In this case, a remote attacker could potentially affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your system. While the exact repercussions are still unclear, the risk of someone tampering with your data or disrupting services is absolutely alarming!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant with a secret back door that only a few know about. If an unauthorized person finds that door, they can bypass all the security checks and access the kitchen, where they could tamper with ingredients or even sabotage your best dishes! This vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) relates to the incorrect invocation of the defaultReadObject method in the ConcurrentHashMap class, which can allow attackers to bypass the Java sandbox, leading to serious breaches of security.

What to do

In this case, a remote attacker could potentially affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your system. While the exact repercussions are still unclear, the risk of someone tampering with your data or disrupting services is absolutely alarming! To protect yourself, ensure that you are running the latest version of Java. Since this issue could stem from outdated libraries, updating to newer versions and reviewing your code for proper security practices can help mitigate potential risks. You've got this! By staying proactive and updating your systems, you'll maintain a secure environment. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05691 · 93.0th percentile
Published
2013-04-17T15:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 APR 15:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 17 and earlier, and OpenJDK 6 and 7, allows remote…
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